About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry- to junior-level engineer to join a growing waterfront consulting practice in the New York City metropolitan area. This hybrid role (40–45 hrs/wk) supports design, analysis, field inspection, and construction support for marine, coastal, and waterfront infrastructure projects. The role provides mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to specialize in coastal resilience, structural assessment, and waterfront inspection.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Develop technical deliverables for waterfront structures (harbors, marinas, bulkheads/seawalls, breakwaters, shore protection, moorings).
• Produce calculations, modeling results, drawings, engineering reports, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Support site work: waterfront facility inspections, construction observation, submittal review, RFIs, and documentation.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline project teams (structural, civil, environmental) and support deliverable management.
• Contribute to concept development and client-facing technical communication under senior staff direction.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, or Coastal Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites in the New York metropolitan area.
• Ability to work in-office (Midtown NYC) 2–3 days/week with remote flexibility.

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Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Entry-level to 2 years of relevant experience (internships/co-ops accepted).
• Familiarity with coastal/marine environments and waterfront inspection concepts.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office; sketching/drafting ability required.
• Experience or coursework in coastal engineering, port/harbor design, or marine structures.
• Exposure to wave analysis, hydrodynamic modeling, or structural analysis software (RISA, SAP2000).
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification, desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and ability to manage multiple tasks.

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What You’ll Receive

• Base salary range: $95,000 – $120,000 (depends on experience and qualifications).
• Employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision) and 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off, flexible work arrangements (hybrid), parental leave top-up, and work-from-home stipend.
• Company-paid professional development (PE support and certifications), mentorship from senior engineers, and diverse waterfront project exposure across the northeastern U.S.
• Referral incentive program.

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Working Conditions & Other Notes

• Expect a mix of in-office, remote, and on-site field work—field visits may include unpaved or natural terrain and carrying field equipment.
• This is an at-will, full-time position.
• Confidential Client values diversity and inclusion and prohibits discrimination in hiring and employment.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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